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On Sat, Sep 16, 2023 at 05:48 PM, Charles Daldry wrote:

... same problem with my Emco Compact 5 ...

Ahh ...
I see a pattern becomes visible.
Not only Unimat 3s.

... brass I made did not eliminate the play in the carriage, so I filed about about .004" from the part of the gib ...

Yes, that's one way to do it albeit with a huge disadvantage: any further adjustments will always require partly dressing the brass gibs.
Dressing the gibs' mating surfaces to the level where they should be is a permanent solution.

And if and when further adjustment is needed you just turn over the gibs, evenly dress the whole side evenly or make new set.

... need to acquire the skill first.

Same thing I said till I decided to jump in and be done with it.
Just have to remember that Prudence, Patience and Constance will be your best friends while at it.?

Best,

JHM